In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
- Awards
- 12 wins & 24 nominations
- Pat Buchanan
- (as James Micheal Connor)
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- TriviaAll of the U.S. flags in the film have 51 stars, because in the film's alternate history, Vietnam became the 51st state after America won the Vietnam War.
- Goofs(at around 1h 8 mins) Doctor Manhattan describes a "circulatory system" appearing on the grounds of a government base. However what is depicted is clearly the nervous system, as it features a brain and spinal cord, but no heart or lungs. (This error is repeated from the novel.)
- Quotes
Rorschach: I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: "Treatment is simple. The great clown - Pagliacci - is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. "But doctor..." he says "I am Pagliacci." Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits themselves often cast shadows in the frame that correspond with the flashes from photographer's bulbs.
- Alternate versionsIn Thailand the genitals of Dr Manhattan are masked and where Rorschach attack with an ax the victim's head is heavily blurred.
- ConnectionsEdited from Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
- SoundtracksUnforgettable
Written by Irving Gordon
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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- Also known as
- Watchmen. Los vigilantes
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Box office
- Budget
- $130,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $107,509,799
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,214,334
- Mar 8, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $185,382,813
- Runtime2 hours 42 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1